Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Department of Psychiatry; MD​/PhD; Phoenix

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Department of Psychiatry (MD and/or PhD) (Phoenix)

Posting Number: req
24112
Department: COM Phx Psychiatry
Location: Greater Phoenix Area
Address: 475 N. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix seeks faculty specializing in research on the etiology and/or treatment of psychiatric disorders. The preferred candidate will have an established research program in fields such as genomics, transcriptomics, neuroimaging, animal models, pharmacology, or related areas applied to illnesses such as schizophrenia, mood and anxiety disorders, and substance dependence.

Applicants must possess a PhD and/or MD (or equivalent) with post‑doctoral training in the proposed field of study, experience supervising research projects, managing research budgets, procuring equipment, and implementing research policies. A strong record of publishing peer‑reviewed manuscripts and developing research grant applications is required. Candidates must submit intramural and extramural research grant proposals in their area of expertise, and will also participate in the educational, training, and service missions of the Department and College.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member, actively participate in teaching, clinical service, and/or scholarly work, and qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. The position will be either a career track or tenure track faculty role according to College and University guidelines.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28‑acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PBC) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists, and leaders who are lifelong learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world‑class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

The University of Arizona offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability plans; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reimbursement for employees and qualified family members; retirement plans; and access to recreation and cultural activities.

• Develop and maintain a federally funded and internationally competitive research program in causes and treatments of psychiatric disorders.
• Publish research findings in leading journals.
• Develop collaborations with pertinent faculty within the college and partner institutions.
• Contribute to the teaching and service missions of the college.
• Engage in external academic and professional activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a PhD and/or MD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Must have post‑doctoral training in the respective area of research and experience commensurate with appointment at the rank of assistant professor or above.
• Be eligible for a University of Arizona academic appointment at the assistant professor level or higher.

• Demonstrated scholarly accomplishment in research.
• Demonstrated experience as principal investigator and evidence of active extramural funding.
• Outstanding record of research accomplishments.
• Demonstrated experience in submitting grant proposals and supervising research staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Teaching experience with medical and/or graduate students.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

College of Medicine‑Phoenix, Office of Human Resources
HR-PHX